Mardaani 3: Rani Mukerji’s Shivani Roy is Grittier Than Ever. Release Date: Jan 30, 2026Director: Gopi PuthranLead: Rani Mukerji
Released today, Mardaani 3 marks the high-stakes return of Shivani Shivaji Roy. This time, the franchise moves beyond local crime into the shadows of a global high-tech human trafficking syndicate.
| Performance | Masterful – Rani Mukerji dominates every frame. |
| Pacing | Relentless and tight (135 mins). |
| The Villain | Calculated, tech-savvy, and genuinely terrifying. |
What sets this chapter apart is the realism. Director Gopi Puthran avoids “masala” tropes, opting for a cold, procedural approach that makes the action feel earned and the consequences real. Rani Mukerji delivers a performance that balances the exhaustion of a veteran cop with the fire of a woman who has seen too much.
“Mardaani 3 is a rare sequel that understands its world. It isn’t just about the hunt; it’s about the emotional toll of justice in a digital age.”
The cinematography captures a gritty, neon-soaked underworld, and the background score keeps the tension at a breaking point until the very last scene.Check Live Box Office Updates
